COMPANY EXHIBITORS - PRODUCT DEMONSTRATORS

Introduction
Local agricultural shows wouldn't be the same without local tractor dealerships exhibiting the latest piece of farming equipment and that's what event goers would expect to see at an agricultural show. Part of putting together a good event with plenty to see and do is to include related company exhibitors and product demonstrators that suit the theme of your event. A car show with local car dealerships, a dog show with pet food and accessory demonstrations or a garden show with lawn mower and garden equipment exhibitors.
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Making the best use of
At this point its important to distinguish the difference between "company exhibitors" and "event traders". Company exhibitors are often the national manufacturer of a specific range of products or items with dealerships or representatives promoting and marketing in your area. Whereas an independent event trader may stock a variety of products from a variety of suppliers and will be looking to sell that product range to your event goers.
How many do I need?
As with all events the amount of company exhibitors and demonstrations is determined by the amount of space you have available. The bigger the variety of exhibitors and demonstrations the more space will need to be provided. Larger exhibitors such as local car dealerships may need space for their mobile exhibition units and vehicles whereas smaller products like vegetable peeling gadget demonstrators will require relatively little space.
Booking suggestions
Locating exhibitors and demonstrators for events and shows can be a very daunting task. Although many local dealerships and companies are often keen to attend local community events to promote their brand and products many do not advertise that they will. A good place to start is businesses in your local area, car dealerships, Jacuzzi manufacturers, farming equipment suppliers etc, etc. Fees. A pitch fee may be negotiated or charity donation.
Regulations, insurance and other useful notes
Larger national companies are sometimes reluctant to attend smaller events with smaller crowd sizes. This is mainly due to balancing the cost of providing staff, equipment and transportation with the possible benefits of promoting a particular brand or product to a relatively small audience. At Countyfetes we do provide an opportunity for national company exhibitors to advertise but we do recommend that event organisers of small/medium events should look at local companies to exhibit and demonstrate products.